Gold Coins

Gold Coins are everywhere and will earn Mario an extra life for every 100 collected.

The game also features large Gold Coins. These are worth 10, and in the Rainbow Courses some can be worth 100!

Red Coins

Red Coins appear after Mario passes through a red ring. If you collect all 8 before time runs out, Mario gets either a 1-Up (If he is already powered up), or a Power-Up.

Blue Coins

These coins appear after hitting a P switch.

You must collect them within the time limit or they will disappear. They usually point to a secret, Star Coin or something else important, like a secret exit. If you collect all of them, you get an applause.

Moon Coins

Moon Coins are collected in the Star World. They replace Star Coins. They do not count towards your Star Coin total, but collecting them all will give you another star on your title screen (see 5 Stars on Your Save Data)